I’m the Farmgirl You Can’t Mess With
Chapter 717 - Chapter 717 Palace Banquet (3)

Chapter 717: Palace Banquet (3) Chapter 717: Palace Banquet (3) Editor: Atlas Studios Seeing his expression, Rong Xuan shook his head slightly.

In any case, if it were him, he wouldn’t be so conflicted.

When he was young, his stepmother constantly plotted against him.

Not only did his father ignore his plight, but he even took the initiative to chase him out of the family.

But now, not only was his father begging him to go back, but he was also submissive in front of him.

Rong Xuan never gave his father a chance to threaten or beg him.

On the other hand, there were never any rumors of him and his father not getting along.

Instead, people felt that they were a pair of loving father and filial son who got along well.

Rong Xuan also felt that this was the best solution.

He had no intention of torturing them, but he wouldn’t let them take advantage of him.

In Rong Xuan’s opinion, the reason why Fan Zijin was so conflicted was entirely because his expectations were too high.

How could there be so many pure feelings in this world?

Madam Xia, who was below, seemed to have Fan Zijin’s change in expression and turned to look over.

When she saw Fan Zijin sitting with his head lowered, she sighed slightly.

She turned to look at Fan Siwen.

Fan Siwen’s expression was still dark, as if he was still angry about the argument this morning.

Ever since Fan Siwen had decided to give hereditary privilege to Fan Zixiao, Zijin had been constantly arguing with his father.

It was the same this morning.

Her son and daughter-in-law had finally visited their home, but it wasn’t long before the father and son started quarreling again.

Actually, Fan Siwen had merely casually asked about Madam Su, the concubine he had gotten his son.

Madam Xia vaguely felt that her son was so angry because she had also interfered in Madam Su’s matter.

Madam Xia was letting her imagination run wild when an emissary carefully walked to her side and whispered, “Mrs.

Fan, His Majesty wants to meet you in the hall.” Shocked, Fan Siwen asked, “Why is His Majesty looking for her when the palace banquet is about to begin?” The emissary lowered his head and said, “I don’t know about this.

I’m just here on His Majesty’s orders to invite Madam.” Fan Siwen really wanted to get up and go with Madam Xia, but the Emperor only invited Madam Xia and not him.

Thus, he could only suppress his temper and nod at Madam Xia.

“Since His Majesty invited you, go ahead.” Madam Xia nodded and stood up to quietly follow the emissary to the back hall.

Someone noticed and whispered, “It seems that His Majesty still remembers his kinship with this aunt.” “Of course.

Previously, it was most likely because of the Duke of Peaceful State’s attitude that he wasn’t as warm towards her.” “In my opinion, Madam Xia is the strange one.

Considering her nephew is the Emperor, and her son is the Duke, her life won’t be bad no matter what.

Why does she allow Imperial censor Fan to manipulate her instead?

She looks like she’s seriously ill, but His Majesty didn’t even invite the imperial doctor to check on her.” “That’s why the word ‘love’ harms people.

Although Madam Xia is old, her heart is still like that of a young ladyaEUR|” Madam Xia didn’t hear the discussions about her behind her.

She followed the emissary around a few corners and arrived at a palace.

After pushing the door open, the emissary left.

Feeling puzzled, Madam Xia entered and when she saw who was inside, she was shocked and couldn’t help but cry.

“Big Brother, Second BrotheraEUR|” At this moment, the emissary in charge of calling Qi Haoran’s family was sweating profusely as he followed beside Qi Haoran.

His arms were filled with Little Bear’s greeting gifts.

Qi Haoran regretfully looked at the place where the women gathered and was too embarrassed to go over.

He could only lower his head and whisper to his son, “Son, when you go back, pester your mother to bring you over to greet the old madams.

They’re wearing even better stuff.” Little Bear’s eyes were sparkling as he nodded repeatedly, looking as though he was eager to go over right now.

The emissary was so anxious that he was sweating profusely.

He finally had the time to finish his sentence.

“Your Highness, His Majesty wants to meet you in the rear hall.

What do you thinkaEUR|” Qi Haoran looked up at the time and asked, “The palace banquet is about to start.

Why does he want to meet me in the rear hall now?” The emissary was about to cry.

‘You also know that the palace banquet is about to start?

It seems like you haven’t had enough fun yet.

You can’t wait to walk around the Hall of Rising Sun again, right?’ Ever since he came to Qi Haoran’s side, things had been stuffed into his arms before he could even say a word.

After that, he had been following Qi Haoran around the various lords without stopping for a moment.

Only now did he have the chance to speak.

The emissary wanted to cry but had no tears.

He bent down and said, “Please go quickly, Your Highness.

Look, the Duke of Peaceful State has already gone over.” Qi Haoran blinked and pointed to the seat of honor.

“Isn’t the Duke of Peaceful State still there?” The emissary turned around and saw that the Duke of Peaceful State was indeed still sitting there.

Momentarily surprised, he hurriedly looked around him.

Realizing that there was no emissary beside him, he could not help but frown slightly.

Just as he was about to say something, the sound of whips came from outside and it was announced that the Emperor was coming.

The emissary shuddered and hurriedly stood respectfully behind Qi Haoran.

Although Qi Haoran suspected him, he was relieved to see that he had no intention of dodging.

He carried Little Bear back to his seat.

Mu Yangling was sitting at the table with only a small bag beside her.

As Qi Haoran was watching the emissary from the corner of his eye, he didn’t notice Little Bear’s expression changing.

Little Bear pounced forward to touch the bag and couldn’t help but pout as he shouted, “Something’s not right, it’s much less!” His voice wasn’t loud, but it could be heard by the people in the upper and lower seats.

Mu Yangling quickly stretched out her finger and shushed him.

She said in a low voice, “There are too many things.

I can’t fit them here, so I asked Spring to send them to your Brother Little Treasure.

We’ll get them when we leave.” Otherwise, it would be inappropriate for them to place so many things on their seats.

Only then was Little Bear satisfied.

He carefully stuffed back the gifts he had just received into that small bag.

When Mu Yangling heard the sound of the Emperor approaching, she quickly stuffed everything in and knelt down with Little Bear in her arms.

Qi Xiuyuan only had Li Jinghua and Little Treasure as his wife and child, so Qi Haoran was seated right beneath that.

Opposite him were guestsaEUR”the Dali Crown Prince, Duan Siwen, and his sister, Duan Yuqing.

Hence, when Mu Yangling knelt down, she saw a bright yellow color from the corner of her eye and knew that it was Qi Xiuyuan.

Qi Haoran felt Qi Xiuyuan glaring at him fiercely.

Just as he was feeling a little puzzled, he heard his big brother’s mellow voice say, “Everyone, get up.” Qi Haoran stood up and looked up.

His eyes immediately widened as he said in surprise, “Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, why are you here?” Zhu Qing merely smiled at Qi Haoran and did not say anything.

However, Zhu Feng gestured for him to go see the Emperor and gave him a look that said, “Good luck.” Qi Xiuyuan glared at his brother and turned to his two uncles, then said to them with a smile, “Uncles, take a seat first.” The palace servants immediately arranged two seats under Qi Haoran.

Zhu Qing glanced at Fan Zijin opposite him and said in a low voice, “Your two aunts are also here and they’re talking to your Aunt in the rear hall.

His Majesty sent someone to look for you and Zijin.

Why didn’t you two cousins go over?” Qi Haoran rubbed his nose awkwardly and glanced at the emissary behind him.

Seeing that he was so frightened that he was drenched in cold sweat, he said, “Apologies, Uncles, I was delayed by something.

I’ll drink three bowls of wine later to pay my apologies.” “You should think about how to answer to His Majesty.

In order to wait for you, His Majesty almost delayed the palace banquet,” Zhu Feng said gloatingly.

Zhu Qing glared at his brother and comforted Qi Haoran.

“It’s fine.

Since His Majesty just wants to give you a surprise, I’m sure he won’t mind too much.” No wonder Qi Xiuyuan didn’t tell him in advance that his uncles were going to be here.

How was this a surprise?

It was completely a shock, okay?